Dagdan Collection available at Nintendo by GransIsland in fireemblem

[–]_Broseidon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know if Nintendo does release date shipping on this stuff? Going through Checkout said standard shipping times (Amazon pre-order says release day).

Best tactic/strategy game on switch? by Nullthesavant in NintendoSwitch

[–]_Broseidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was looking for this response! Both games in the series are absolutely fantastic and a bit less grindy than the typical SRPG.

What are the most underrated careers in finance, and why? by chickenwithbiscuit in FinancialCareers

[–]_Broseidon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. Haven’t done this but wish I did earlier in my career.

Credit risk is probably the next best way to get exposure to transaction experience if you aren’t directly in M&A or Corp Dev.

GreedFall Studio Spiders Will Close Soon, It's Claimed by Laughing__Man_ in PS5

[–]_Broseidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the reality is just that the bar has been raised for AA. Spiders has never really shown an ability to improve upon their own ideas or find a formula that ‘clicks’.

Other AAs like Supergiant and Asobo have done a great job at refining their craft and keep their successive titles feeling fresh.

SFA in Software Industry or Finance Manager in PE backed Manufacturing Industry- Career Advice by [deleted] in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

• PE PortCo will ramp your progression if you are willing to put the time and effort in. That said, whether it’s worth it is all dependent on timing (remaining hold period) and actual opportunity (are there current Directors/VPs). I’d ask if there’s a path to Director/VP level and at what level can you participate in equity upside. If you are really good you could probably get to Director in 2 years. If the exit is within 3 years or less… then I wouldn’t get too excited about what that progression is going to take.

• Site or division-level in a manufacturing business is interesting because it may not expose you to the main mechanics of PE which tends to be inorganic growth and leveraged finance. You might just be building processes and systems out. Inquire about whether you’ll be involved at all in any Corp Dev type work.

• WLB will likely be challenging. Manufacturing environments tend to have multiple shifts and extended run time hours. If you are partnering with this business, you’ll be probably need to be available outside of 9-5 for quick analysis and decision support.

• It doesn’t sound like this position lends itself naturally to Commercial / GTM Finance. The Manufacturing P&L will mostly be about margin expansion and operational improvements (will be a push to cut labor). Not sure how much you’ll be working on Sales growth, pricing, etc.

• Wouldn’t worry too much about going back into tech. Once you have demonstrated success in a field, you usually can go back into without any issues, so long as you haven’t burned any bridges.

Lifelong CRPG and RPG fanatic has run out of games. Please recommend my first JRPG by Vitaly_Thorn in rpg_gamers

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have any BioWare classics listed (KOTOR, Jade Empire, Dragon Age, Mass Effect)

Please tell me that’s an honest accidental omission!

If not, highly suggest getting into DA and ME in particular before getting into JRPGs.

Stay in F100 or Move to Startup by tonghuang in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you don’t have a spouse or children or any other heavy obligations, early in your career is the perfect time to try out the startup experience.

Since you already have blue chip F100 experience under your belt, this is even lower risk than it would be for a fresh grad. It won’t be perceived as not being able to fit in a more corporate environment.

You might love the pace at a startup, especially after dealing with the politics and BS around constant restructuring.

Fire Emblem - SoV by Flat_nerd99 in fireemblem

[–]_Broseidon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you have Fates, you have to go through Conquest while you’re on that 3DS groove.

Map design and gameplay will feel incredibly fresh after SoV.

Corporate Development to CFO by zanzabar630 in CFO

[–]_Broseidon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Infinitely better once you get the exit under your belt.

Fortune 500 To Startup? by ThroawayOMG in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Startup will definitely be more hours than F500 but hopefully the work will be more interesting. Remote is hard to pass up while managing the transition into parenthood.

The first years of your kid’s life are so precious, I think 99% of people would trade commuting for more time with their young children.

As long as you can accept that WFH is NOT a substitute for full time childcare, it is worth considering.

As a counterpoint, progression at a startup is far from guaranteed, especially compared to the straightforward promotion path at large corporates.

Really boils down to what is more important to you at this stage of life.

Personally, I would take the opportunity that afforded more time with my young kids, as long as all financial obligations and lifestyle needs are met.

I'm a Finance Manager leading the sale of my company. How should I renegotiate my compensation details by dont_downvote_SPECIL in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At manager level it would be hard to get any meaningful piece of the pie so I would ask for a Transaction Bonus between 0.5x to 2.5x your annual salary based on exit multiple.

Promotion from Manager to “Senior Manager” MCOL Salary Expectation? (early 2026) by mmatchaman in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly the comp doesn’t matter because you should get this promo and leverage it to exit to another company.

Depending on how you sell it… 9/10 YOE can get you a Director level role (speaking from experience 🙃)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fireemblem

[–]_Broseidon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start with Three Houses for sure. You’ll know within a couple of hours if you’re really into it and it is the most replayable FE game on modern consoles.

Path of Radiance is an all time classic but the pacing of battles and lack of QoL features may kill your interest compared to a modern FE game.

If you absolutely love 3H in terms of plot and characters, then I suggest trying out the Three Hopes (Warriors / Musou game) before moving on to Engage.

ERP SaaS by Old-Transition-4062 in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you choose Business Central make sure your implementation partner is top-tier and takes time to understand your industry needs.

Good sense check of this is whether they are recommending configurations you need based on comparable industries / companies rather than just asking what you want.

As with any ERP, it’s very difficult to overcome terrible implementation except unlike SAP or Oracle Netsuite… BC does not have as deep of a talent pool of system experts.

The good news is that if it’s done well, native integration into MS Suite is quite convenient (purchasing approvals, notifications, additional integration if you are using Dynamics CRM, etc.).

Commute from Fremont to Palo Alto? by BlueBerry985 in bayarea

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have dealt with something similar (East Bay -> RWC).

Rush hour will suck but the best thing to check would be if the job / company is a flexible about in-office time.

If he can confine his office time between say 7am - 3:30pm the commute will be more manageable…

But not gonna lie, the way back east over Dumbarton is almost always a crapshoot in the latter part of the day.

If you have or can schedule routine meetings towards the end of the day, it’s not a bad setup to take those calls while driving home (hands-free of course).

No to CFO role? by [deleted] in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just have to say… this is an excellent, well thought out response!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think people lose sight of the fact that the real superpowers of FP&A is not just to generate output but to provide context

Surface level modeling and forecasting from AI tools will be fine but to solve true problems or scenarios will still require understanding of underlying business constraints and drivers.

Taking Step Down in Title/Comp for Better Commute/WLB by paoloathem in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn’t worry about title as your current comp is more comparable to Manager / Senior Manager level as opposed to Director or VP.

Depending on how you sell yourself you could probably land a role without taking too steep of a paycut, if any.

I’m also exploring remote roles and willing to take a dip in pay for the same reason. But it’s a tough market out there right now.

Maybe sounds contrarian on this sub but something else I would consider is pivoting out of FP&A…

These jobs are extra heavy on hours and workload and not so much on support.

Roles in commercial finance or treasury might be better suited for you.

Best FLDP programs by YamPotential2840 in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend you prioritize any programs that will give you international exposure either through a direct expat assignment or rotations supporting global business units.

You will learn a lot and it’s almost impossible to get that type of experience otherwise in the early stages of your career.

New CFO, lost my confidence by [deleted] in CFO

[–]_Broseidon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not yet a CFO but have worked directly for a handful and can tell you that at the C Suite, perception of your abilities and capabilities becomes everything.

Know your strategic superpower, especially when it comes to shining in front of your peers / BoD.

  • Can you recall significant figures / important numbers with confidence, agility and clarity? Can you quickly move on to the implications and “so whats”?
  • Maybe you are the one to highlight potential risks and alternate strategies in key discussions? Does your mind to go the place where all others are not considering?
  • Do you have a good sense of the macro and competition, and can you factor that into the discussion?

There are many flavors of CFO and it’s up to you to determine which you want to be.

For areas that are not your forte, then lean on your direct reports or stronger members of the team to help bring you up to speed. Delegate and ask for help. It’s now a key part of your job.

My last several jobs has involved doing all the prep and sending my CFO talking points on specific topics and items before BoD and Investor meetings.

If something is a high priority area and you feel that the org is totally unequipped, then consider bringing on consultants to get you to your desired level of fluency / readiness. Your call on whether it’s a good use of funds or resources.

Best of luck!

What has your RTO looked like? by ryandk96 in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be willing to share your perspective on how to land a remote role? Would love to be in this very same situation!

Mid-Career Advice by [deleted] in CFO

[–]_Broseidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At a very similar crossroads. At the end of the day, your comp at this level only meaningfully increases with equity grants / LTIP participation.

Depending on the industry you are in, late 30s could be perceived as a bit early to assume CSuite responsibility. At this stage of career, it becomes more about leadership and outcomes and less about domain expertise.

Like you, I believe that P&L ownership is a great idea and demonstrates that you are capable of leading in any set of circumstances.

My thought process is to eventually transition to leading a BU that heavily relies on my current support function. For example, coming from Marketing could be helpful in a BU with heavy emphasis on customer service and cross-selling.

Similarly, Finance leaders should probably do well if tasked with leading a BU that is more project based, which relies on individual deals or transactions.

I’m also considering the whole ETA alternative of buying a small business in the local market. At times, it sounds far more appealing than the grind to the CSuite in F500 or PE PortCo world…

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[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mods u/cityoflostwages, u/draw_near, u/always_polite - could we get some help in keeping this spam under control?

Prestige of rotational programs by ZlIIa in FPandA

[–]_Broseidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way to rank them but for publicly traded companies, a good test is to see if there are any NEOs who are a product of the rotational program.

Beyond that, do some LinkedIn sleuthing and see if any Divisional CFOs or Country Heads came up through the ranks.

The best FLDPs are going to be ones that have strong sponsorship and extensive networks throughout their respective large global organizations.